Apple 40 GB iPod Photo M9585LL/Aß(4th Generation)

Average customer rating:

Ipod breakdown

My very first iPod - I hardly ever leave home without it

A fine device for its time, and still going strong...

iPod 40 GIG Photo

Beware Apple Quality

Apple 40 GB iPod Photo M9585LL/Aß(4th Generation)

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

40 GB model holds up to 10,000 songs; supports AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless and WAV

Holds 25,000 photos and displays them on a 2-inch diagonal 65,536-color LCD screen with LED backlight

Up to 15 hours battery life when fully charged (which typically takes 5 hours); fast-charge in as little as 3 hours

Compatible with Mac OS X or Windows 2000 with SP4 and XP; FireWire and USB 2.0 interface for fastest digital transfer available

Comes with iPod photo dock, earbud headphones, a carrying case, an AC adapter, a FireWire cable, a USB 2.0 cable, and an AV cable

ASIN: B0002ZAEX6

Product Description

plays MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF (uncompressed), Apple Lossless, and Audible files * displays photos converted from JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and PNG formats * functions as an external hard drive for backup of computer files * 65,536-color backlit LCD screen * 40GB hard drive holds approximately 25,000 photos, transferred from iTunes and 1,333 hours of music at 64 kbps (or 666 hours at 128 kbps) *

Customer Reviews:

Ipod breakdown.......2007-05-17

got this ipod and the same day the sad face came up and it stopped working. Maybe its just the fact that im not too familiar with ipod software, or that it was an older generation, either way within two weeks i was sending it away to get repaired. I reccommend getting a newer generation, its worth the money and you'll most likely have less problems.

My very first iPod - I hardly ever leave home without it.......2007-02-27

Even though this guy has been with me for about two years now and have received a lot of use and abuse (several hits included) it is working just fine and has become the partner that put a soundtrack to my cubicle, my car, my commute and my just_before_sleep_time.

The interface is just great, the sound quality is excellent (I use my Sennheiser PX100 headphones most of the time) and the ability to store my photos and show them to the family and friends right on the screen or connected to a TV deserves a big "WOW", not to mention the "Contacts" and "Notes" utilities.

At this moment it's almost full (3.2 Gb free) with:
- 3998 songs, most of them MP3 or AAC at 320Kbps (I prefer to have them a this high quality)
- 5461 5Mp photos
- All of my contacts
- Notes with some "The Art of War" and some Japanese fayry tales.
- Some data files because i use it also as an external drive for copy and back up of files.

What else can be said? I would definately buy it again.

A fine device for its time, and still going strong..........2006-12-01

I got my 40Gb iPod Photo a couple of Christmases ago ... I know its a long time past and this review is very late in coming, but I thought, people can still buy this product on the "used" Ipod market, and I thought that here was a good place to give it its due...

I use iTunes 6.X with it now, and it is still going strong on its original battery! I'm not at "hard music user", so I didn't run it through its courses as much as a "power" user may.

I used it more as a PDA -- loving its calendar, using it as a hard drive -- and with only buying two other items for it (the Contour Design "Showcase 4G" case and the perpetually top-mounted Griffin iTalk) I was as happy as a clam.

I enjoyed being able to view images on its 2-inch screen, but I loved being able to show my friends and family how a simple miniplug-to-RCA cable lets you scroll through your photos on your TV screen. If your creative, you can put visible maps on this thing... truly sweet!

As I owned it for a while, its weight wore on me a bit, and I would have preferred something a little smaller and with a removable battery. The hard drive thing is a bit much, but that's a long time past. If I have now gone with a flash-based MP3 player with capabilities [FM Radio, built in USB-host capabilities, Line in jack]. If I didn't need these functions, I may have gone with the newer Nano line, but that's a different story...

No regrets, it has (and in some cases, still does have) its place in my tech life. I'd still recommend it to anyone.

iPod 40 GIG Photo.......2006-08-26

I just bought a refurb iPod 40 gig photo with firewire from the Apple Store online. It was the best priced model that still works with Firewire. Since I do not own a computer with USB 2, I wanted to stay with Firewire. Regarding malfunctioning iPods, you have a one year hardware warranty. If you choose not to buy AppleCare for the extra year, that is unfortunate, and not Apple's problem, but the users. Guess what? Sony's MP3 players come with a 90 day warranty, and Sony has a reputation for good quality. Point being: not Apple's fault if unit breaks down after one year if you don't purchase extended warranty. All electronics are made in China anyway, so buy the extended warranty. More later after using the iPod for a while.

Beware Apple Quality.......2006-07-26

Apple quality is terrible, and they don't stand behind their products. My iPod Photo started malfunctioning almost immediately after the warranty expired. I have spent more time resetting it and reloading it than listening to it. The battery gives no where near the advertised power. If you don't pay for an Apple Care policy for an extra year, Apple will not provide any service or refer to third party service for an iPod, even if you wish to pay for it.

According to the Apple Store technician, the iPod's hard drive is defective, probably was from the staryt, resulting in intermittent crashes (sad iPod face in display), inability to power on or freezing of device. Another Apple technician told me he believed the logic board is bad. They suggested replacement of the device, which cost $499, at my cost as the one-year manufacturer's warranty expired nine months ago.

Average customer rating:

Lousy sound

Great Lightweight Portable Radio!

World Band????Radio

fun little radio, nice performance in a small package

Great size, easy controls, true digital tuner, tinny speaker

Grundig YB300PE AM/FM Shortwave Radio

Manufacturer: Eton
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Sennheiser MX500 Lightweight In-Ear Headphones (Blue)

Sony MDR-G57G S2 Sports Street Style Headphones with Reflective Ear Piece

Sony AC-E45A Worldwide AC Power Adaptor with Folding Plug Blade

Product Features:

Precise AM, FM, and shortwave tuning via a digital PLL system

Large LCD display shows frequency, time, sleep time, and symbols for the sleep timer and alarm activation

DX/local switch lets you switch between short and long range AM broadcasts

24 memories for instant access to saved stations

Operates on three "AA" batteries, or via AC power

ASIN: B00000JMRX

Product Description

Designed for the traveler, this titanium-look digital radio provides incredible power and performance for an incredibly low price. It picks up short-wave signals from North America and numerous other countries, as well as AM/FM. The Yacht Boy 300PE Weighs just 10 oz., fits easily into your carry-on luggage or sits nicely on your desk, and is a sensitive shortwave radio, clock, and AM/FM radio, all in one.

Amazon.com Product Description

If you love to hear broadcasts from around the world, here's a tool that makes it fun and easy. The Grundig Yacht Boy 300PE features precise AM, FM, and shortwave tuning via a digital PLL system. Plus, because it weighs in at 13 ounces and measures less than six inches across, this radio is easy to take along wherever your travels take you.

Design and Controls
The 300PE's integrated speaker offers pleasing sound while a built-in antenna on the top of the device handles FM and shortwave reception. The front of the unit features a large LCD display that shows frequency, time, sleep time, and symbols for the sleep timer and alarm activation. The display can be temporarily illuminated for night viewing. A keypad below the screen allows illustrious shortwave listeners to directly enter their shortwave band of choice, giving instant access to known broadcasts. Other controls on the front panel include band selection, clock settings, push-button up/down tuning, and scanning. Meanwhile, the back of the radio sports a flip-out tilt stand.

Tuning and Bands
With support for AM (520-1710 kHz) and FM-stereo (via the headphone jack) plus shortwave from 2.3-7.8 and 9.1-26.1 MHz, the 300PE's digital tuner offers exceptional tuning accuracy. AM band tuning is in 9 or 10 kHz steps, which is selectable via a switch inside the battery compartment, while shortwave tuning is in 5 kHz steps. A DX/local switch lets you switch between short and long range AM broadcasts. In addition to the direct frequency entry method, rapid tuning is possible with the quick station scanning function. You can also store up to 24 memories so you can access your favorite stations with ease.

Connections and Power
The 300PE operates on three "AA" batteries, or via AC power. A 3.5 millimeter headset jack is provided, as is an external antenna jack for enhancing shortwave and FM reception.

Extras
The radio's built-in 24 hour clock features an adjustable sleep timer that turns the radio off after a set interval. In addition to an AC adapter, the radio ships with a handsome vinyl carrying case, batteries, a pair of stereo earphones, and an external wire antenna.

What's in the Box
YB300PE radio, 3 AA batteries, AC adapter, portable wire antenna, stereo earphones, carrying pouch, carrying strap, and owner's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Lousy sound .......2007-12-01

I've used this product for about an hr now and its going back.

Can't stand its sound quality - one tone, shrill sound. Hurts my ears.

Stay away from this one!!

Great Lightweight Portable Radio!.......2005-10-31

This radio has good sound for a radio this small with very
little overload on FM. Not quite as selective as the Yacht Boy 400, but good. Better than the Sangean 220 and my Sony walkman.
The AM is good for nighttime listening, but daytime listening
has some interference. The shortwave reception is average, even though it doesn't cover all the bands. The thing I like most about this radio is that it's easy to carry around.

World Band????Radio.......2005-08-01

Good FM, poor SW. Lots of Bleed over. Lose all memory stations when batt. replaced. DO NOT BUY!!!

fun little radio, nice performance in a small package.......2005-03-29

First off, I'm not a serious radiohead or DXer. This radio isn't
much bigger than transistor radios I had as a kid. For only $37.00 @ amazon you get the radio, some earbuds, ac adapter, and an external antenna wire, and instruction book. Right out of the box with very little instruction this little radio is very easy to use. After a few hours playing around with it, I was delighted with it's performance. Picked up all the major stations very easily. BBC,VOA,RCI, etc. This is a fun little radio! Sure the sound is a little tinny, but not bad at all. What do you expect for such a tiny radio with 3" or so speakers. If you're a camper, or travel a lot, and don't want to spend a lot of money, you can't beat this little gem of a radio. Would easily fit in your jacket pocket or carry on without even noticing. Clock and alarm are a nice bonus. Has better reception than any small radio that I've ever owned, for not much more money. Big, big performance in a wonderfully tiny package. Recommended, go out and get one!

Great size, easy controls, true digital tuner, tinny speaker.......2005-02-26

This radio is a great value in a PLL-digitally-tuned radio. It is being phased out in favor of the Eton/Grundig E100. These days there has been a trend for analog-tuned radios with digital frequency counters like the Grundig 350 field radio. While these radios are easy to tune and bandscan, they do not have any memory presets and the tuning drifts after a few hours based on temperature and humidity. The Grundig YB300PE, on the other hand, is a true digital radio and has 24 memories. The memories are a boon for FM/AM listeners like me who like to "channel surf" during the long 12-minute commercial breaks on Howard Stern and the Don & Mike show. The direct frequency input is unheard of at this price, especially for a Grundig. Granted, this radio is no longer made in Taiwan but mainland China (the box actually says "QUALITY PRODUCT MADE IN CHINA" in big letters, possibly in response to the reviews it gets in the Passport to World Band Radio book).

The extras that are included with this radio cost almost as much as the radio itself: a quality AC adapter that doesn't introduce that annoying 60 Hz hum, a reel antenna, a carrying case, earbuds, and a lanyard that is actually really handy (the radio is much smaller than you might imagine from the pictures). It runs on 3 AA batteries for what seems like forever in FM, and only a little shorter when always in AM or shortwave (cheap off-brand AA batteries are included).

I can't really say that the speaker is useful for those who want to hear music but those folks are better off with the YB400PE, the larger cousin of this unit, or even Sony ICF-SW7600G. No single-sideband is available but if you're serious about something like that you won't be buying a radio at this price, anyway.

Overall a good radio for AM and FM digital preset channel surfers like me and the occasional jaunt into shortwave. A great clock radio for travelling, too.

Remanufactured Grundig YB300PE AM/FM Shortwave Radio

Average customer rating:

Would not buy again
I love this radio!

Remanufactured Grundig YB300PE AM/FM Shortwave Radio

Manufacturer: Grundig
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Product Features:

Compact AM/FM/shortwave radio with precise digital PLL tuning system
Large LCD display shows frequency, time, sleep time, and icons
DX/local switch lets you access both short- and long-range AM broadcasts
Runs on 3 AA batteries; measures 5.75 x 3.5 x 1.25 inches (W x H x D)
Remanufactured to like-new condition; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B000FSVWTA

Customer Reviews:

Would not buy again.......2006-11-10

It did not work and the worse part is that you cannot return it to them, because they don't accept returns on remanufactured items.

I love this radio!.......2006-08-26

This is a great little shortwave radio. I enjoy being able to hear broadcasts from the whole world. I even took it on a trip to Mexico and it picked up stations there. Amazing radio. I highly reccomend it. I doubt you'll do better for the price.

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